Chicken and Potato Dumplings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lb. skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 2 carrots cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 parsnip, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 6 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup dehydrated potato flakes (instant mashed potatoes from a box)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper